Key Takeaway

INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in a box containing: 30 pads of benzolyl peroxide 3g, 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%, OTC, Manufactured for by Cipher Pharmaceuticals US LLC was recalled on December 6, 2016. The hazard: Subpotent Drug: Product label claim is 4% Benzoyl Peroxide, Initial Stability testing showed variation within the lot outside of product specification...

FDA Drug Class III Ongoing

INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in a box containing: 30 pads of benzolyl peroxide 3g, 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%, OTC, Manufactured for

Recalled: December 6, 2016 ~216 boxes units affected D-0237-2017

Description

INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in a box containing: 30 pads of benzolyl peroxide 3g, 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%, OTC, Manufactured for: Innocutis Holdings, LLC, Charleston, SC 29401, NDC 68712-013-01

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent Drug: Product label claim is 4% Benzoyl Peroxide, Initial Stability testing showed variation within the lot outside of product specifications.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in a box containing: 30 pads of benzolyl peroxide 3g, 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%, OTC, Manufactured for

Drugs

Company Information

Cipher Pharmaceuticals US LLC

Daniel Island, SC, United States

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Distribution

AZ, CO and OH.

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